Stunning Statue of Hermes Amidst Ancient Discoveries in Turkish City
As part of the “Heritage to the Future Project” carried out by Turkey’s Ministry of...
Roman
How Did a Volcano Turn This Roman’s Brain to Glass?
In 79 AD the Roman towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum were destroyed by an enormous...
A Once in a Century Find: Private Roman Bath Complex Unearthed in Pompeii
Near the center of the Roman city of Pompeii lies a large area known to...
Gak Attack! Barbarians Snorted Drugs Before Battle, Study Finds
If you are facing battle, it is generally a good thing if the soldiers on...
Tiny House Found in Ancient Pompeii Has Erotica All Over the Walls
Pompeii, famously destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, is treasure trove due...
Marcus Aurelius: A Timeless Guide to Life from the Philosopher King
Roman emperors are perhaps remembered for their notoriety more than anything else. We remember Julius...
Silphium: Can We Rediscover the Roman Wonder Drug?
Cure-alls are, generally speaking, never what they claim. Most medical wonder drugs are nothing of...
Orichalcum: A Lost Metal that we Never Lost?
The ancient Greek philosopher Plato, writing about Atlantis, made mention of a fabulous metal which...